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Trip from Lehi, UT to Provo, UT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Utah County, Utah, United States

Lehi, UT

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city in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States

Provo, UT

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Lehi to Provo, you are looking at a quick 17.4-mile trek through Utah’s Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstate travel, you won’t have to worry about highway fatigue. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be plenty to cover this short distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local excursion, this straightforward drive offers a simple way to navigate between these two cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 13.6 mi 14m
West Center Street 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
100 North 0.6 mi 1m
Center Street 0.3 mi 1m
North 500 West <0.1 mi <1m
North 100 East <0.1 mi <1m
West 300 North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 13.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lehi, UT and Provo, UT.

1

Start on 100 West

101 ft · 11 sec · 100 West
2

Turn left onto West 300 North

428 ft · 22 sec · West 300 North
3

Turn right onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Center Street
4

Turn left onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 15

14 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 265 Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on West Center Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 89

518 ft · 14 sec · North 500 West
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto 100 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 100 North
11

Turn right onto North 100 East

479 ft · 20 sec · North 100 East
12

Turn right onto Center Street

466 ft · 28 sec · Center Street
13

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 15 South: Las Vegas
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265 Toward SR 114: Provo, Center Street
6
16.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 89 / North 500 West

Turn left onto US 89 / North 500 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.71 one way

$5.42 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.84 $5.68
premium $4.53 $3.05 $6.10
diesel $5.61 $3.78 $7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.80 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lehi, UT

Morning in Lehi on Tuesday

Local time

6:59 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Provo, UT

Morning in Provo on Tuesday

Local time

6:59 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive through and through. You will navigate using West 300 North, Center Street, and Main Street, meaning your attention will be split between intersections rather than high-speed lanes. With a 0% highway share, the road’s personality is defined by consistent stop-and-go navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert at every turn. It is a functional, suburban-style route that keeps you moving through the heart of the local landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,640 ft 4,508 ft

Total Climb

183 ft

Total Descent

198 ft

Highest Point

4,640 ft

~8.7 mi in

Elevation Range

132 ft

Notable High Points

4,587 ft at ~3.7 miles +32 ft prominence
4,640 ft at ~8.7 miles +15 ft prominence
4,569 ft at ~13.6 miles +3 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Lehi, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1850

Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.

Top landmarks

  • Harry B. Merrihew Drugstore — historic commercial building in Lehi, Utah, United States
  • Lehi Main Street Historic District — historic district in Lehi, Utah, United States
  • Lehi North Branch Meetinghouse — historic building in Lehi, Utah, United States

Arriving in Provo, UT

Full guide →

Founded 1849

Provo, a city in the Wasatch Range region of the state of Utah in the United States of America, is known as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and national parks. Approximately 90% of the residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), compared to about 65% of the state as a whole. It is also the location of Brigham Young University, an LDS-owned university; the public Utah Valley University is located in the adjacent city of Orem. Provo has a population of about 115,000 people, but the Provo-Orem metropolitan area that encompasses Utah Valley is home to over half a million people. Other cities in the valley are very accessible, especially Orem, which sits side-by-side with Provo. Because of Orem's proximity, visitors to Provo should also look at things to do in Orem, as well as places to eat and sleep, depending on their needs.

Top landmarks

  • Brigham Young University Museum of Art — art museum in Provo, Utah, United States
  • Provo City Center Temple — temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, United...
  • Hotel Roberts — former hotel in Provo, Utah, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Provo, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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